Hormonal deficiencies

10 signs you’re at risk for osteoporosis

Women are already at a higher risk for osteoporosis, but these other factors can increase chances of bone loss

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Hormonal deficiencies

Any condition that lowers estrogen levels (for instance, anorexia nervosa or exercise-induced amenorrhea) accelerates loss of bone mass. A lack of calcium or vitamin D through poor nutrition means that less bone is renewed and more calcium leaches out of bone into the blood to make up for the deficiency.